2010 Hide Your Hair Challenge! (July 31st - Dec 31st)

[NikkiQ]

Here are pics of my newest install. The first is right after I got it done and the other 2 are fresh from waking up this morning.

 

[Ms_Twana]

anyhoo, the challenge hasn't even officially started and i already "miss" seeing my hair!
wet baggy bunning really worked for me since i began my hhj on lhcf, so i'm still doing it, but geeze i'm bored!
the fact that i haven't flat ironed since nov.'09 deosn't help, although i'm sure it helped me gain and retain length. (i had to hide my flat iron in the attic to resist temptation!)

i really hope we cheer each other on because i feel like it's gonna be difficult to make it another 6 motnhs without "seeing" my hair....erplexed

at you hiding your flat iron. I feel ya though. I'm pretty used to my buns now. But I still get the urge to flat iron. Here lately, I've been flat ironing just about every two months. Which is WAY more than I told myself I would do. So, this challenge is well needed for me. Back to wigs when I want to wear my hair down.

And YES, we will definitely be supporting each other. This was actually the only challenge (when I did it last year) that I didn't fall off on. And my hair thanked me for it!!!

 

[Shay72]

I think braids and braidouts would work just fine for this challenge. I also believe that if your braidout or twistout is not touching your shoulders, then it is a protective style. That just my opinion. The whole point of the challenge is to hide your length from people (and yourself) so that there will be surprise in seeing your new length at the end. Those styles do just that. Of course, most people hide their hair by protective styles such as buns, sew-ins, wigs, etc. But you don't have to. Hope that makes sense.

Makes a lot of sense . I needed that reminder bc I remember a lot of people getting confused in the last challenge too.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I've been MIA for the past four days, but I'm baaaaaaaak! Sheesh! We've reached 10 pages already???!!! I've got some major catching up to do.

 

[babydollhair]

Im in! I am already in braids/cornrows and will try to alternate btwn braids and buns for ps.

 

[Ijanei]

Im in! I am already in braids/cornrows and will try to alternate braids btwn braids and buns for ps.

Thats realy cute...see now I wanna take this install down and put in braids/twists

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I could use the practice braiding too.

For those of you that braid your own hair, do you braid it wet, or do you let it dry first?

Me too! My braiding skills are subpar. By the time we finish this challenge I should be a pro.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I am so Excited

Me too! 6 more days!

 

[LadyRaider]

I am going to try this. I am in!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Okay, so I went to the Dominican salon this past Thursday. She did a great job, but when she gave me my trim, I wound up with a bang! I just noticed this yesterday (because my part was on the wrong side). Oh well, It's not too bad (it stops just below my chin...so I guess that doesn't really count as a bang). Overall, I think she took about an inch off (and I"m still BSL).

Regardless, I should have it all back in no tiime with this challenge!

I took pix of my blow out. I'll post it when I start the Starting Pix thread.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I am going to try this. I am in!

Your hair looks great in your siggy pic!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

So, since I'll be washing often and wearing a wet ponytail most of the time, what leave-ins and moisturizers do you all recommend? Thanks everyone

One of my favorite leave-ins is Cantu Shea Butter Leave In condish. I'm drawing a complete blank on some of the others I use. When my brain decides to cooperate I'll post the rest.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

^^^^Naomi Campbell

I thought that was Naomi too!

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

Im in! I am already in braids/cornrows and will try to alternate btwn braids and buns for ps.

Very cute!

 

[Minty]

I was trying to make it a full week Wed-Wed before I took my braids down but I have been tugging at them all day. I don't think they are going to make it. LOL

Ms.Coco - I found a second bottle of Ovation (I thought I was out!) and have been using it on my scalp.

 

[Chameleonchick]

Aggie nice braid size. Are they braided all the way down?

 

[JJamiah]

I GOT MY WIGS TODAY, WHew Hew, I opened one and WOW it feels AWESOME, I am so excited to wear it. It definitely needs the flat iron I want more bump to the bottom. I will get my hair braided sooner than later and will pop this on for the 4 weeks on 2 weeks off program LOL!

 

[Ms_Twana]

I've been MIA for the past four days, but I'm baaaaaaaak! Sheesh! We've reached 10 pages already???!!! I've got some major catching up to do.

Ummm..............

Okay, so I washed my hair today. Back to buns it is. I need to hit up the texlaxed thread though. I'm trying my best not to use my brush as much, since I got major breakage from it before. But, my hair just does not look the same without being smoothed with a brush.

 

[DeepBluSea]

I'm in. I haven't done a challenge in forever. I'm getting my hair flat ironed this week for a well needed trim. My splits and SSK are horrible. My PS will likely be individuals with my own hair.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

I was trying to make it a full week Wed-Wed before I took my braids down but I have been tugging at them all day. I don't think they are going to make it. LOL

Ms.Coco - I found a second bottle of Ovation (I thought I was out!) and have been using it on my scalp.

See...you and I are a lot alike when it comes to braids. It's like my head instantly starts itching when I get them. I think it may be all in my head. spinning:

Re: OCT...WOO HOO FOR HIDDEN TREASURES!

I GOT MY WIGS TODAY, WHew Hew, I opened one and WOW it feels AWESOME, I am so excited to wear it. It definitely needs the flat iron I want more bump to the bottom. I will get my hair braided sooner than later and will pop this on for the 4 weeks on 2 weeks off program LOL!

That's my little wig fiend!

Ummm..............

Okay, so I washed my hair today. Back to buns it is. I need to hit up the texlaxed thread though. I'm trying my best not to use my brush as much, since I got major breakage from it before. But, my hair just does not look the same without being smoothed with a brush.

I let DD see your emoticons and she nearly fell out!

As far as the brushing goes, I feel the same way. There is no way I can get a nice finished look without brushing. Girl, I would be walking around here looking like Willie Lump Lump.

My PS will likely be individuals with my own hair.

Hmmm...I might need to look into this.

 

[NikkiQ]

is it the 31st yet??????

 

[agar10]

im in!, i am also doin the no heat challenge to Christmas too so why not?! im excited! its going to be hard cus i love my fros! but i can do it!! long hair here i come!!

 

[Honeytips]

Okay, joining up!!! I think that I'll do braids and twists

 

[GeauXavi]

I'm in!!!!! half-wigs, maybe braids/ a weave... must.grow.out.twa.

 

[grow]

getting ready to do my bunning for the day.....

 

[JJamiah]

is it the 31st yet??????

Well guess what I am getting it braided up today since my Cousin is going out of town. I need to secure my fate

So Today will be washing my hair, deep conditioning my hair and then prep it for the braids.

I will be Fingerwaving her hair up into a nice 1920's style. She has a short cut and just wants the large waves put in.

I have to finish taking out my sons braids will be putting his hair in twist later this week. HUH what a hairy situation we have going on.

 

[Shay72]

I will take pics this weekend. I'll get my mama to take the pics when I go to my parents. She's used to it.

 

[divachyk]

I'm in ---

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

is it the 31st yet??????

4 more days, 4 more days,:creatures 4 more days!

im in!, i am also doin the no heat challenge to Christmas too so why not?! im excited! its going to be hard cus i love my fros! but i can do it!! long hair here i come!!

Girl, you can still sport your fros. You're just hiding your true length. A little fro action every now and then never hurt nobody.

Well guess what I am getting it braided up today since my Cousin is going out of town. I need to secure my fate

So Today will be washing my hair, deep conditioning my hair and then prep it for the braids.

I will be Fingerwaving her hair up into a nice 1920's style. She has a short cut and just wants the large waves put in.

I have to finish taking out my sons braids will be putting his hair in twist later this week. HUH what a hairy situation we have going on.

Work it out! :locks:

I will take pics this weekend. I'll get my mama to take the pics when I go to my parents. She's used to it.

My baby gets sick of me. Every time I try something new I'm calling her to come take my pic. Then I have the nerve to be picky and make her do it over and over again until I'm satisfied. I get all kinds of eye rolls from her.

 

[naturalagain2]

I'm in!!!! I'm getting a full sew-in today!! Can't wait!